6/27/2013 |
Kazmir feels better day after back spamsIndians left-hander Scott Kazmir felt much improved on Thursday -- a day after exiting his start against the Orioles after seven innings due to back spasms. Kazmir went through a workout, but the lefty did not throw on Thursday.

6/27/2013 |
Lawrie to stay in Minors until bat is readyManager John Gibbons said Thursday that the Blue Jays may have rushed Brett Lawrie this season. After missing the World Baseball Classic due to a rib injury, Lawrie returned on April 16 without any Minor League games under his belt.

6/27/2013 |
Gordon shakes slump with clear head, positive outlookAlex Gordon seems to have awakened from his June swoon. After hitting .329 through May, Gordon went through the first 18 games of June with a .149 (10-for-67) mark with just two doubles and five RBIs.What did the Royals' left fielder do about that?

6/27/2013 |
Safeco Field hosting fireworks show after Friday's gameA 10-person crew from Pyro Spectaculars was busy at work on Thursday setting up the approximately 1,500 charges that will be used for Friday night's fireworks show at Safeco Field, which will be the first such event in the park's 14-year history.

6/27/2013 |
For third time in as many starts, Deduno baffles KCIn a game that featured fast-paced outings by both starters, the Twins' Samuel Deduno and the Royals' Jeremy Guthrie, Minnesota pulled out a 3-1 victory over Kansas City on Thursday night at Target Field. Deduno gave up just one run over seven innings, improving to 3-0 with a 0.93 ERA in three career starts against the Royals.

6/27/2013 |
Former top pick Tate rebooting Padres careerDonavan Tate, the third-overall pick in the 2009 Draft whose career has been derailed by injuries and substance abuse, finally feels he has his life together and is getting another shot with the Padres organization at the club's Arizona training facility.

6/27/2013 |
Rehabbing Roberts could return this weekendBrian Roberts continued his rehab with Triple-A Norfolk with a pair of games on Thursday, and he could rejoin the Orioles on Saturday or Sunday -- more likely Sunday -- manager Buck Showalter said.

6/27/2013 |
McFarland, not Gausman, to start Friday vs. YanksOrioles rookie T.J. McFarland will make the first Major League start of his career on Friday night against the New York Yankees. McFarland, a Rule 5 Draft pick from Cleveland this winter, made the Opening Day roster in the bullpen and has been pitching in long relief.

6/27/2013 |
Mets, MLB assist New York soup kitchenVolunteers from Major League Baseball and the New York Mets took time out Thursday to assist the staff at Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen, a Manhattan-based institution that averages more than 1,000 meals served every day.

6/27/2013 |
Win $5.6 million on Friday with BTS in a DayMuch of society works for years without sniffing millionaire status. But thanks to Beat the Streak in a Day, you could become one on Friday in just a several-hour span.

6/27/2013 |
Batterymates Navarro, Garza power Cubs to winDioner Navarro belted a three-run homer to back Matt Garza and power the Cubs to a 7-2 victory Thursday against the Brewers for their first series win at Miller Park since Sept. 10-12, 2010.

6/27/2013 |
Cubs receive OK for certain Wrigley renovationsThe Commission on Chicago Landmarks approved a master plan for 45,000 square feet of "new or existing" signage for Wrigley Field, but withheld approval of the signs proposed for left and right field during a Thursday meeting in Chicago.

6/27/2013 |
Weaver finds form as Angels sweep TigersJered Weaver turned in seven stellar innings and Albert Pujols delivered the decisive RBI as the Halos pulled out a 3-1 win in 10 to finish a three-game sweep in Detroit.

6/27/2013 |
Blanks making most of his opportunityKyle Blanks had the first four-hit game of his career and three RBIs on Monday to continue his hot month at the plate. Blanks enters Friday's game against the Marlins hitting .301 with five homers and 18 RBIs in June.

6/27/2013 |
Harper rounding into form on rehab stintBryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a walk, a triple and two RBIs, displaying patience at the plate and flashing his typical all-out baserunning in a rehab game Thursday with Double-A Harrisburg.